GuitarMark
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Hi all
Just signed up to the forum after reading loads of your helpful msgs about plastering woes!
What an awesome place for help and knowledge.
I have found a number of similar threads on this subject but just wanted to get some direct advice is possible pls?
Just bought a new place (our own home, not a flipper) and started on the re-decoration process. It's an early 60s bungalow. The lounge was covered in a number of layers of old wallpaper which I stripped off (had to use a steamer...). Had a plasterer in to skim the walls as they were pretty cracked and tired. Also the plaster on chimney breast was falling off down to the bricks.
After much reading about re-decorating fresh plaster I went off and bought a big tub of contract matt, thinned it down according to the instructions (Amstead brand from dulux store). 5;1 mix. Started applying, and on one wall the skimmed plaster blistered, cracked and fell off. Tapping the wall with fingernail indicates there are other areas that are hollow sounding and clearly not secure. The plaster was definitely dry before I started applying paint, skim was done 3 weeks ago. Pics attached here to show the damage.
Bit worried about the white coat under the area that is affected. It has a white dusty finish, shown below in picture of my hand after rubbing it. Been reading about distemper. What the heck
I thought that was something dogs caught...
Anyway, pls, pls can someone advise on best way to proceed that will be least time/most effective. I am now up against it with pending delivery/fitment of new fireplace and carpets. Oh joy....
Thanks in advance,
Mark
PS I am in Malvern so if any plasterer members want to take a look and quote to help me out, pls msg me. I need an expert![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Just signed up to the forum after reading loads of your helpful msgs about plastering woes!
I have found a number of similar threads on this subject but just wanted to get some direct advice is possible pls?
Just bought a new place (our own home, not a flipper) and started on the re-decoration process. It's an early 60s bungalow. The lounge was covered in a number of layers of old wallpaper which I stripped off (had to use a steamer...). Had a plasterer in to skim the walls as they were pretty cracked and tired. Also the plaster on chimney breast was falling off down to the bricks.
After much reading about re-decorating fresh plaster I went off and bought a big tub of contract matt, thinned it down according to the instructions (Amstead brand from dulux store). 5;1 mix. Started applying, and on one wall the skimmed plaster blistered, cracked and fell off. Tapping the wall with fingernail indicates there are other areas that are hollow sounding and clearly not secure. The plaster was definitely dry before I started applying paint, skim was done 3 weeks ago. Pics attached here to show the damage.
Bit worried about the white coat under the area that is affected. It has a white dusty finish, shown below in picture of my hand after rubbing it. Been reading about distemper. What the heck
Anyway, pls, pls can someone advise on best way to proceed that will be least time/most effective. I am now up against it with pending delivery/fitment of new fireplace and carpets. Oh joy....
Thanks in advance,
Mark
PS I am in Malvern so if any plasterer members want to take a look and quote to help me out, pls msg me. I need an expert